Discover the secrets of effective instructional design. Our experts share tips on creating impactful learning experiences.
Animation in eLearning
Wednesday, 17 August 2022
by Nick Van Dyk
To understand why we utilise animation in eLearning, we first need to ask a broader question: “What is Animation?”. There is a clinical answer:Animation is the illusion of simulating movement using successive images. Alternately, there is a preferred answer:Animation is breathing life, intent, and emotion, into real or unreal objects, people, creatures, and more. Something
- Published in Gamification, Instructional Design, Resources
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Engaging a Learner From the First Click
Thursday, 11 August 2022
by Marcus Woolfe
When we think of learner engagement in learning activities, we often understand engagement as an activity being represented by good behavior (i.e., behavioral engagement), positive feelings (i.e. emotional engagement), and, above all, student thinking (i.e., cognitive engagement). Here are a few pointers I have picked up along the way that I believe will help captivate
- Published in Educational Technology, Instructional Design
What is Instructional Design?
Tuesday, 10 May 2022
by Sarah Wilding
Instructional Design is the practice of systematically designing, developing, and deliveringinstructional materials and experiences – both digital and physical – in a consistent and reliablefashion toward an efficient, effective, appealing, engaging and inspiring acquisition of knowledge. A Brief History of Instructional Design: The idea of Instructional Design can be dated back to the 1900s where
- Published in Instructional Design, Resources
Things To Consider Before Designing An Effective eLearning Course
Wednesday, 29 January 2020
by New Leaf Technologies
Online training is an exciting option for both instructors and learners. This is because of its numerous benefits, such as saving time, effort, resources, and learning costs. How To Design An Effective eLearning Course As an Instructional Designer, in order to make your eLearning course stand out and exceed that of traditional classroom training, you
- Published in Instructional Design, Resources
9 Steps to a Better Onboarding Program
Tuesday, 05 November 2019
by New Leaf Technologies
12% Out of millions of employees surveyed by Gallup, that’s how many said their employer does a great job of new hire onboarding. A paltry 12%. Across industries, the state of the new hire experience is—let’s admit it—pretty sad. And this comes despite how much we know about the critical importance of on-boarding, as shown by statistics on
- Published in Instructional Design, Resources